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Music from The Thankful Band Jazz trio

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a very special evening of jazz enjoyment and education. Jazz trio The Thankful Band will be here to swing you through different styles of jazz in this family-friendly m...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:

Join us for a very special evening of jazz enjoyment and education. Jazz trio The Thankful Band will be here to swing you through different styles of jazz in this family-friendly music appreciation event.

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Drop-in Activity: Poetry Terrariums

All Day 4/1 - 4/19
Main Branch
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In April, we invite you to make your own Poetry Terrarium. Just what is a Poetry Terrarium? It combines snips of words and poetry in a small, clear box with tiny found objects (lik...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

In April, we invite you to make your own Poetry Terrarium. Just what is a Poetry Terrarium? It combines snips of words and poetry in a small, clear box with tiny found objects (like keys or lego pieces).

Introduction to Rain Gardens

Introduction to Rain Gardens and Functional Landscaping

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning about rain gardens? Do you have issues with stormwater runoff on your property? Come and learn about how adding a rain garden is one functional lands...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning about rain gardens? Do you have issues with stormwater runoff on your property?

Academy of Fandom at the West Des Moines Public Library

Academy of Fandom: Graphic Novels

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to the Academy of Fandom! We will have one session per week over six weeks on a wide variety of topics. Tonight’s topic is graphic novels. Did you know there’s a whole worl...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Welcome to the Academy of Fandom! We will have one session per week over six weeks on a wide variety of topics. Tonight’s topic is graphic novels. Did you know there’s a whole world beyond DC and Marvel?

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Understanding Healthcare.Gov and your Health Plans

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you feel a bit overwhelmed by the Healthcare.gov site? Worry that you might not get the right health insurance for your needs? Join us for this program and learn how to nav...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

Do you feel a bit overwhelmed by the 

English With Friends

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Southwoods Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the West Des Moines Public Library for English with Friends, a welcoming and informal conversation program. Designed for adult English learners of all levels, this free ...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Southwoods Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

Join us at the West Des Moines Public Library for English with Friends, a welcoming and informal conversation program.

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Tech One-on-One

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions?  We are here to help!  Sign up for a 30 minute private se...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One 

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Tech One-on-One

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions?  We are here to help!  Sign up for a 30 minute private se...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One 

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Tech One-on-One

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions?  We are here to help!  Sign up for a 30 minute private se...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One 

Sensory Spaces West Des Moines Public Library

Sensory Spaces w/ ARL TheraPets

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Sensory Spaces are Metro area libraries offering special activities and spaces for members of the public who appreciate a sensory friendly environment. While individuals and famili...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

Sensory Spaces are Metro area libraries offering special activities and spaces for members of the public who appreciate a sensory friendly environment.

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Family Night at the Library! - Buttons!

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come one, come all to a fun family night at the library! This month we’ll be making CUSTOM buttons to personalize your bags, backpacks, and clothes. For all ages. Please register e...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Come one, come all to a fun family night at the library! This month we’ll be making CUSTOM buttons to personalize your bags, backpacks, and clothes. For all ages. Please register each person attending (children and adults). 

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Navigating the transition to Senior Living

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you looking ahead at Senior Living for yourself or a loved one, but not sure how to start your research? It can be overwhelming if you’re not sure where to begin. Please join u...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

Are you looking ahead at Senior Living for yourself or a loved one, but not sure how to start your research? It can be overwhelming if you’re not sure where to begin.

Academy of Fandom at the West Des Moines Public Library

Academy of Fandom: Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to the Academy of Fandom! We will have one session per week over six weeks on a wide variety of topics. Tonight’s topic is Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Why are there so many d...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Welcome to the Academy of Fandom! We will have one session per week over six weeks on a wide variety of topics. Tonight’s topic is Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Why are there so many devoted Buffyverse fans? Come find out!

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YA Not Club Read

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you a "Grown Up" but you like to read Young Adult books?  Are you looking for a book club that doesn’t take itself too seriously?  Then YA Not join us for YA Not Club...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Are you a "Grown Up" but you like to read Young Adult books?  Are you looking for a book club that doesn’t take itself too seriously?  Then YA Not join us for YA Not Club Read!

English With Friends

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Southwoods Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the West Des Moines Public Library for English with Friends, a welcoming and informal conversation program. Designed for adult English learners of all levels, this free ...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Southwoods Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

Join us at the West Des Moines Public Library for English with Friends, a welcoming and informal conversation program.

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WDM Writer's Group

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Southwoods Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This in-person group is open to aspiring authors of all experience levels. Each participant brings an approximately 1500-word excerpt of their work-in-progress to read aloud. Fello...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Southwoods Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

This in-person group is open to aspiring authors of all experience levels. Each participant brings an approximately 1500-word excerpt of their work-in-progress to read aloud.

Iowa Files: Iowa in the 1840s; Cheap Land and Broken Treaties

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Historian Kent Halstead will share the story of Taoyateduta (Chief Little Crow) shot in 1863 and buried in 1971, the story of the Warrior Black Hawk’s life and imprisonment, the st...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Historian Kent Halstead will share the story of Taoyateduta (Chief Little Crow) shot in 1863 and buried in 1971, the story of the Warrior Black Hawk’s life and imprisonment, the story of the Half-Breed Tract in Extreme Southeast Iowa.

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Club Read: Hybrid Edition

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Alana and Amy on Monday, April 14th at 7p.m. for Club Read, a book club for adults. You may join us in the Community Room at the library or through Zoom.We will...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Join Alana and Amy on Monday, April 14th at 7p.m. for Club Read, a book club for adults. You may join us in the Community Room at the library or through Zoom.

Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Visit the Library Board of Trustees webpage for the meeting agenda and minutes from past meetings. The City of West Des Moines and the West Des Moines Public Library encourages ...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

Visit the Library Board of Trustees webpage for the meeting agenda and minutes from past meetings.

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“Get Growing” with the Budding Optimist - Dig Deep Into the World of Annuals and Perennials

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you get beautiful plant catalogs and then find it hard to figure out what to plant? And what the heck is the difference in annuals and perennials? Join Sarah Wood, the Budding O...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Do you get beautiful plant catalogs and then find it hard to figure out what to plant? And what the heck is the difference in annuals and perennials?

Academy of Fandom at the West Des Moines Public Library

Academy of Fandom: Doctor Who

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to the Academy of Fandom! We will have one session per week over six weeks on a wide variety of topics. Tonight’s topic is Doctor Who. You’ll learn about how Doctor Who beg...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Welcome to the Academy of Fandom! We will have one session per week over six weeks on a wide variety of topics. Tonight’s topic is Doctor Who.

Iowa Donor Network Display

All Day
Lobby Display Case at Main Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lobby Display Case
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Exhibit
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The Gift of Life: Organ and Tissue donation in the state of Iowa

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you curious about what organ/tissue donation involves but aren’t sure where to find the best information? Do you ever wonder about the impact that a donation can make on an ind...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

Are you curious about what organ/tissue donation involves but aren’t sure where to find the best information? Do you ever wonder about the impact that a donation can make on an individual?

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Step Back in Time: Historical Fiction book group

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Historical fiction is a great way to learn about people and events through stories that bring history to life. Our group discusses titles from a wide variety of time/places/people....

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Historical fiction is a great way to learn about people and events through stories that bring history to life. Our group discusses titles from a wide variety of time/places/people.